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Saltwater Aquariums 101 - Getting Started

2009-12-27T01:00:44Z

This Free Email course makes setting up an aquarium easy. You won't have to waste time surfing the net for information. All the links you will need for information are supplied in the lessons. Some of the topics we cover: choosing a tank, system, and substrate; DIY aquariums; fish diseases and treatments, and tank maintenance. Dive right in, have fun, and start learning today. You'll have your new aquarium set up in no time at all!

Saltwater Aquariums 101 - Getting Started originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Sunday, December 27th, 2009 at 01:00:44.

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Mantis Shrimp - Pet or Pest?

2009-12-25T01:00:49Z

Some aquarists love them as pets and others consider them nothing but pests. Some of them are very beautiful, but they all have "jaws of steel", able to inflict a serious wound or kill almost anything in your tank. This article takes a look at both sides and lets you decide.

More: Shrimp Pictures Take a few moments to view these outstanding photos of a number of very interesting Marine Shrimps. Many of these colorful shrimps are available for your home aquarium.

More: Reef Safe Invertebrates Not All invertebrates are safe for your reef aquarium. Some will tear up your corals as fast as you can put them in your tank. Some will not. Here is a list of some invertebrates which are considered safe for your reef tank

Photo by Dr. Ray Caldwell

Mantis Shrimp - Pet or Pest? originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Friday, December 25th, 2009 at 01:00:49.

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Reef Safe Invertebrates

2009-12-23T01:00:40Z

Not all invertebrates are "reef safe." Many invertebrates will tear up corals, consume fish and otherwise destroy other tank inhabitants. These invertebrates are some (not all by any means) generally considered by experienced reef tank keepers to be safe for reef tanks.

More: Reef Safe Fish Not all fish are "reef safe." Many fish will tear up corals, consume other fish and invertebrates and otherwise destroy ...

More: Reef Safe Rock & Glass Cleaners do a great job of eating all that algae that's growing on your Live Rock and aquarium walls. Oddly, though, these critters usually won't touch your substrate.

Photo � Sbstew

Reef Safe Invertebrates originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 01:00:40.

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Free Christmas Card Clipart

2009-12-21T01:00:03Z

It's not too late to make your own greeting cards to send out to friends and loved ones this holiday season! To make things even easier, I've added this new delightful Yellow Tang Santa with Ho-Ho-Ho greeting, which I designed using another one of my original watercolor paintings.

That's not all. Here are more Christmas fish art pictures that were also just added.

Aside from these new items, any of the free for personal use designs in my Yellow Tang Santa and Humu-Humu Ho-Ho Christmas Triggerfish collections can be combined when making cards and applied to make other items, so have fun being creative, or try these quick and easy to print specialty items.

-- HAPPY HOLIDAYS! from Debbie and Stan

Free Christmas Card Clipart originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 01:00:03.

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Your Best Aquarium Investment for the New Year

2009-12-19T01:00:45Z

Imagine hiring a service for just a few dollars that not only cleans your tank 24/7, but also helps to keep your nitrate and phosphate levels in check. Sound too good to be true? It's not. Reef Safe Hermit Crabs do all that and more. If you want to keep your aquarium glass and Live Rock free of algae, a few of the Reef Safe Rock & Glass Cleaners will get the job done for you.

More: Sand Sifting Gobies are another great investment for your tank. Sand Sifting Gobies plow through the tank substrate, sifting/straining algae, detritus and uneaten food from the sand. This not only removes unwanted nitrate producing substances, it also stirs and aerates the sand (very important for Deep Sand Beds), releasing toxic gases.

Your Best Aquarium Investment for the New Year originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 01:00:45.

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Zebra Moray Eel Profile

2009-12-18T01:00:08Z

Easily recognized and named for its zebra-like stripes, the Zebra Moray Eel, Gymnomuraena or Echidna zebra of the Muraenidae family is one of the more docile and less aggressive of eels. Rather shy, it should be provided with plenty of shelter for hiding. This eel generally will not . . . read on

Other: Guide Moray Eel Profiles Thinking about adding an eel to your tank? You might want to look into which ones will work the best with your current tank occupants.

More: Moray Eel Photos See what they look like!

Photo by Debbie Hauter

Zebra Moray Eel Profile originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 01:00:08.

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Bio-Balls Don't Go Bad, They Just Get Dirty!

2009-12-17T01:00:18Z

You have probably heard it said many times that bio balls are "nitrate factories" or that someone's bio balls have "gone bad". Bio balls are a great nitrifying bacteria platform but, like any other filter media, they can produce nitrates, if not maintained. Curing the problem is simple, costs nothing and takes only a few minutes.

Forums: Removing bio balls I would like to remove the bio balls from my sump since I have over ...

Bio-Balls Don't Go Bad, They Just Get Dirty! originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 01:00:18.

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How Do Protein Skimmers Work?

2009-12-16T01:00:23Z

Many SW aquarists consider protein skimmers essential equipment for a SW aquarium. Before you buy a skimmer, knowing what makes the different types work can help you decide which one is best for your tank and your wallet. It can also help you to fine tune your skimmer to get the most gunk out of your tank.

Compare Prices: Of the Top Hang In/On Tank Protein Skimmers.

Compare Prices: Of the Top In/On Sump Protein Skimmers.

Forums: Can't get my protein skimmer to work! It's the first time for me to use a protein skimmer. After one week of trying...

Forums: Skimmer Not Working ? My Skimmer dies whenever I feed the fish. I've heard that this is normal whenever ...

How Do Protein Skimmers Work? originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 01:00:23.

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Tips For Giving An Aquarium As a Gift

2009-12-14T01:00:30Z

When deciding to give a complete aquarium set up to someone as a gift for Christmas or another special occasion, there are some things that need to be considered before doing so. These helpful aquarium gift giving tips from your Guides will help you avoid pitfalls that can occur when buying such a gift, like purchasing unnecessary equipment and supplies, ending up with something that the giftee doesn't have room for, or spending beyond your budget.

More Gift Giving Help

Giving the right gift to aquarist can be challenging, but there are affordable gifts like an Automatic Fish Feeder or even a spare Submersible Aquarium Heater which are always appreciated.

Ways To Find Out What An Aquarist Wants or Needs Not giving away your intentions can be difficult when you are trying to surprise someone. These tips should help you get the information you need to buy that special person a great aquarium gift.

Items To Put On Your Gift Giving Ideas List

Top Mini and Nano Aquarium Kits Plug N' Play aquariums to get you started quickly.

Top 1 to 50 Gallon Aquariums Make a great gift for the whole family.

Top Canister Filter Picks Offer biological, mechanical and chemical filtration in one easy to install and maintain unit.

Nano Cube Photo by PriceGrabber

Tips For Giving An Aquarium As a Gift originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 01:00:30.

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Making Glass Aquarium Repairs

2009-12-13T01:00:56Z

That small, annoying leak in your aquarium can turn into a major leak fairly quickly. Here are tips on why leaks occur and common mistakes to avoid when making repairs, and instructions on how to repair small leaks, major leaks or seam blowouts, replace a broken glass panel, as well as build a glass aquarium from scratch.

More: DIY Glass Aquarium Plans Building your own aquarium is easier than you might think. Here are simple, easy to follow instructions and plans.

Still More: Cheap, Easy DIY Sumps Why buy one when you can make your own custom sump, built just right for your tank?

Making Glass Aquarium Repairs originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Aquariums on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 01:00:56.

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